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infuriation

noun

Definition of infuriationnext
as in indignation

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Recent Examples of infuriation The brilliant dialogue—full of sarcasm, barbs, resentment, infuriation, competition but also underpinned by love—is so very perfectly sisterly! — Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infuriation
  1. indignation
  2. outrage
  3. fury
  4. ire
  5. wrath
  6. aggravation
  7. rage
  8. animosity
Noun
  • The fact that some people are saying these things is coming from indignation.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • One target has a disability; another turns out to be a rabbi, who responds to his confrontation with suitably Talmudic indignation.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of indignation
Noun
  • Images of the eviction spread widely across Spain, fueling outrage and criticism of public authorities and real estate investment companies accused of pricing residents out of their homes.
    — Alicia León, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Much of the outrage pivoted on the film’s disinterest in accuracy, from the new wave romantic soundtrack to the American accents.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of outrage
Noun
  • The most potent force in American politics is anti-establishment fury at a system seen as rigged against average working people.
    — Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Continue reading … -- POLITICS BALLOT BOX DIVIDE — El-Sayed’s Jewish outreach ignites ‘tokenism’ fury as Michigan GOP chair makes bold prediction.
    — , FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of fury
Noun
  • Both Fields’ lawyer and his agent are now on record corroborating the initial report that drew TCU’s ire.
    — Mac Engel September 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Uline owners are major donors to Republican campaigns Typically a box company wouldn't draw much ire from sports fans, but Bucks fans are likely familiar with the owners of Uline due to their involvement in politics.
    — Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of ire
Noun
  • Hawaii finds itself in the crosshairs again Hawaii has felt the wrath of two hurricanes over the past month.
    — John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The Dolphins would drive down the field to the Niners’ red zone before committing a penalty—or face the wrath of San Francisco’s vaunted front seven.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of wrath
Noun
  • Kurt's key takeaways I like technology that removes some of the aggravation from grocery shopping.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The rise in yields is a source of aggravation for Americans already frustrated by affordability problems.
    — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of aggravation
Noun
  • Women primarily look for feel-good underwear, the no-bra movement is still kicking and shapewear has entered the lingerie space solidly, while undergarments as ready-to-wear and boudoir dressing were all the rage this season.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The environment around Venus at the top of the month is pointed, confrontational, and probably a bit rage-inducing.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of rage
Noun
  • But as much of Washington scrambles to get its arms around emerging AI risks, elsewhere in the country, opposition to data centers does not necessarily indicate animosity toward AI.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • But that doesn’t mean the animosity toward their former head coach in Oxford has to simmer down before kickoff.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of animosity

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“Infuriation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infuriation. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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